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A law enforcement officer is seated in the driver's seat of a patrol vehicle. The officer is holding a smartphone to the ear with the screen visible, showing an active call interface. The interior of the vehicle includes standard equipment such as a radio microphone attached to the shoulder and part of the dashboard and steering wheel are visible. Outside the vehicle, there is a blurred view of buildings and greenery, indicating an urban environment.
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The Connected Officer

In a world of connected and mobile devices where the possession of a smart device is becoming the norm, not the exception, a connected, mobile police force is the way forward. Many police agencies are...
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CJIS Security Policy Modernization

Chiefs, sheriffs, or other law enforcement executives responsible for an agency’s access to the FBI Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Division’s systems and information and control of r...
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All the Buzz About Drones as First Responders

Drones are changing police operations, as demonstrated by an international trend in police agencies adopting and deploying drone technology.1 Drones are taking center stage in the public safety adopti...
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Balancing Innovation with Responsibility

Artificial intelligence (AI) offers unprecedented opportunities to enhance community outreach in policing. The transformative potential of AI in policing encompasses its ability to revolutionize commu...
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Futuristic car cockpit. Autonomous car. Driverless vehicle. HUD(Head up display). GUI(Graphical User Interface). IoT(Internet of Things).
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AI on Patrol

It’s a nice day in the neighborhood—a resident taking a walk might hear dogs barking, birds chirping, and a new guardian quietly patrolling the streets. Meet the AI police vehicle. It is a technol...
IACP@Work
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IACP@Work: Community Trust Is the Keystone of Policing

The idea that community trust stands as the keystone of effective policing and ensuring public safety is not new, though how it is approached and communicated about has evolved over time. The relation...
President's Message
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President’s Message: Embracing AI in Policing

As we stand on the brink of a technological revolution, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into policing presents both exciting possibilities and significant challenges. AI has the potent...
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A police officer operates a drone in Colorado, with water and trees in the background.
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Future-Proof Policing

As police agencies navigate an ever-evolving technological landscape, one truth becomes increasingly clear: change will only accelerate. This reality underscores the importance of creating a future-pr...
Traffic Safety Initiatives
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Traffic Safety Initiatives: Roadside Oral Fluid Testing to Combat Impaired Driving

As of this writing, 24 states and the District of Columbia have taken measures to legalize the recreational use of cannabis, and 38 states have legalized medical cannabis.1 Public officials need to pa...
The Brief
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The Brief: Telling Policing’s Story

This past year, the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) took another step in assisting the policing profession by launching a podcast, titled Critical Dispatch. This podcast, intended...
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